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Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick

Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick

Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick, Sr., 85, of Bannock passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born in Dogtown, Ohio on July 6, 1941, a son of the late Wilfred W. and Audrey L. (Russell) Elerick. Joe was a retired mechanic who loved vehicles. He enjoyed painting cars as well. He loved watching Nascar. He […]

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Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder

Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder

Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder, age 85, of Freeport died unexpectedly at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday. August 5, 2026 at Country View Assisted Living Facility in Lore City, Guernsey County, Ohio. She was born March 19, 1941 in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen Wilson Luyster and Mary Elizabeth Russell Luyster. Dorothy graduated from […]

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Robert “Bob” Neff Jr

Robert “Bob” Neff Jr

Robert “Bob” Neff Jr., 65, of Elizabeth, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 12, 1961, in Sistersville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Neff Sr. and Maxine Fiest Neff. Bob proudly served his country […]

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Robert E. “Catfish” Snyder

Robert E. “Catfish” Snyder

Robert E. “Catfish” Snyder, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1941 in Toronto, Ohio to the late Elmer and Gladys (Allen) Snyder. Bob was a steel mill worker and drove truck for Weirton Steel until his retirement. He was a member […]

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James Marion Cain

James Marion Cain

James Marion Cain, 82, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at his home. He was born in West Virginia on May 30, 1944 to the late Emery and Lessie (Wilson) Cain. Jim was a graduate of Union Local High School and attended the Bethesda Christian Church. Jim was a lifelong mechanic […]

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Curtis Patrick Dorton

Curtis Patrick Dorton

Curtis Patrick Dorton 85, of Salesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at The Enclave in Barnesville Ohio. He was proceeded in death by wives Linda (Standifer) Dorton 1993, Rosemary (McDonald) Dorton (2010), Diana (Yonts) Dorton (2014) and sons Curtis Patrick Dorton Jr. & Christopher Jon Dorton. He was born November 17, 1940 in […]

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Lloyd Gallaher

Lloyd Gallaher

Lloyd Gallaher, 91, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Emerald Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center, Barnesville, Ohio. He was born October 28, 1934 at his family’s home near Beallsville, a son of the late Herman and Kathleen Blouir Gallaher. Lloyd attended Mt. Zion Church of Christ and he was a retired […]

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Debra Elaine (Goff) Criss

Debra Elaine (Goff) Criss

Debra Elaine (Goff) Criss, 70, of Bethesda passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1955, in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Vivian Hope (Bassett) Goff. Debbie was a nurse and worked at the former Barnesville Health Care Center, now known as The Enclave of […]

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Jay Alan Bugala

Jay Alan Bugala

Jay Alan Bugala,  67, of Flushing, died Thursday, July 23,2026, at his home.     He was born in Wheeling, on April 12, 1959, a son of the late Adam L. and Martha M. McKibben Bugala.      Jay was a graduate of Union Local High School, and Co Owner of Bugala Trucking in Flushing.  […]

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Gail Marlene Kemp Barbe

Gail Marlene Kemp Barbe

Gail Marlene Kemp Barbe, 79, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away at home on July 29, 2026. Marlene was born December 6, 1946, a daughter of the late William Kemp and Katherine Van Dyne Kemp. Marlene was defined by her faith, family, and work ethic. She spent her earlier years raising her beloved children and taking […]

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